BSNL 3G USIM
23 Aug
Hello! Friends.. After a long time, i am writing a post on the blog.. Perhaps I was busy enough with studies, tests and lots of work. I don’t understand why can’t our educational system be more vocational.. By the way, yesterday, I just received my new 3G USIM (BSNL). At last, my nokia e63 which supports 3G is of use now.
.. You must be wondering why did i write USIM ??? USIM contain the required cryptography keys for a UMTS (3G) network

Requirements for using BSNL 3G USIM:-
- 3G supporting cell phone
- 3G USIM card (to be provided by BSNL)
- 3G network in your area
Installation & Activation for 3G USIM (BSNL).
1. Once you have checked the above list of requirements,you are ready to use the power of 3G. But wait a sec, you will need to follow a few steps for it’s activation.
2. Recharge using a good balance. Initially, you can begin with Rs. 120 recharge or something like that. It all depends on promotional offers.
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1.1 |
3G prepaid general 120 plan and promotional 3G plan: |
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| Sl. No. | Particulars | 3G prepaid general 120 Plan |
| 1 | First Recharge Coupon in Rs. (Incl. of S.Tax) | 120.00 |
| 2 | Validity of FRC in days | 180 |
| 3 | Free Usage with FRC in Rs.# | 20 |
| i. | Free Voice call minutes | NA |
| ii. | Free Local/National Video calls (On net) in Min | NA |
| iii. | Free SMS in Nos. | NA |
| iv. | Free Data usage in MB ** | NA |
| 4 | Pulse (Sec) | 60 |
| 5 | Call Charges in Rs./Min | |
| A | Voice Call | |
| i. | Local- On-net | 0.50 |
| ii. | Local- Off-net | 0.70 |
| iii. | Reduced call charges to any two BSNL numbers | 0.20 |
| iv. | STD – On-net | 0.50 |
| v. | STD – Off-net | 0.70 |
| vi. | Reduced call charges to any one BSNL number | 0.30 |
| B |
Video Call ( Promotional offer for 90 days w.e.f. 1st June 2010 ) |
|
| i. | Local – Video calls | 0.70 0.30 |
| ii. | STD – Video calls | 1.00 0.30 |
| 6 | P2P SMS (Rs./SMS) | |
| i. | Local | 0.30 |
| ii. | National | 0.50 |
| iii. | International | 3.00 |
|
7
|
Data Rate (Rs/10KB) except APN ‘bsnlstream’ |
0.01
|
| 8 | Data Rate (Rs/10KB) for APN ‘bsnlstream’ | 0.0025 |
| 9 | National Roaming | |
| i. | Voice – Local Outgoing (Rs/Min) | 0.70 |
| ii. | Voice – STD Outgoing (Rs/Min) | 0.70 |
| iii. | Voice Call – Incoming (Rs/Min) | 0.50 |
| iv. | Video Call – Local Outgoing (Rs/Min) | 1.00 |
| v. | Video Call – STD Outgoing (Rs/Min) | 1.00 |
| vi. | Video call – Incoming (Rs/Min) | 0.70 |
| vii. | Local/National SMS- (Rs./SMS) | 0.50 |
| viii. | International SMS | 3.00 |
| ix. | Data Charges (Rs. /10KB) |
0.01 |
| 10 | Value Added Services | As per content providers tariff |
| 11 | For extension of validity | 3G RCVs |
| 12 | All other charges, terms and conditions | As per 2G prepaid General plan |
| Promotional offer for 90 days w.e.f 15st May 2010: The following freebies are to be offered on activation of 3G prepaid SIM through FRC.
i) 100 Min video call and 200 MB data free to be used within 30 days from the date of activation. ii) 1000 Local and 1000 national SMS free.
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Migration from existing 2G & 3G prepaid plans to 3G prepaid general 120 plan and vice- versa is free . The unutilized account balance and validity of the existing plan will be carried forward to the migrated plan.
3G Promotional Plan STV for existing prepaid customers:
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Sl.No. |
Particulars | 3G Promotional plan STV |
| 1 | MRP of STV (Incl. of S.Tax) | Rs.99 |
| 2 | Usage Value | Rs.20 |
| 3 | Tariff Validity in days | 180 days |
| 4 | Free Local/National video call | NIL |
| 5 | Free Data Usage | NIL |
| 6 | All other terms and conditions | As per 3G promotional plan 120 mentioned above at 1.1 |
The above STV will be available with effect from 11.02.2010 to 31.03.2010.
Note:
(a)
For 3G customers enrolled upto 06.02.2010 the promotional tariff will be allowed upto 05.02.2011.(except south zone)
(b)
For customers enrolled from 07.02.2010 up to 31.03.2010, the promotional tariff will be applicable for 180 days i.e. upto 26.09.2010.
(except south zone)
(c)
The customers enrolled in pre revised and revised 3G promotional tariff i.e. tariff validity 365 days and 180 days will be migrated en-mass after completion of tariff validity period from the date of close of promotional period.
(for south zone only)
1.2 Recharge Voucher
|
MRP in Rs. |
S. Tax @ 10.30% in Rs. | Card Value in Rs. | Validity in days | Usage Value in Rs. | Processing Fee (Bonus UV) in Rs. |
| 55 | 5.14 | 49.86 | 15 | 35 | 14.86 |
| 110 | 10.27 | 99.73 | 30 | 75 | 24.73 |
| 220 | 20.54 | 199.46 | 60 | 160 | 39.46 |
| 330 | 30.82 | 299.18 | 90 | 250 | 49.18 |
| 550 | 51.36 | 498.64 | 180 | 400 | 98.64 |
| 1100 | 102.72 | 997.28 | 365 | 1000 | -2.72 |
| 3300 | 308.16 | 2991.84 | 365 | 3300 | -308.16 |
Other Vouchers :
| Type of Voucher | MRP in Rs. | Total Service Tax @ 10.30% in Rs. | Card Value in Rs. | Processing Fee / (Bonus) in Rs. | Usage Value in Rs. | Validity in days |
| Local & National SMS @ Rs.0.01/SMSn |
13
|
1.21
|
11.79
|
11.79
|
0
|
30
|
| Local/STD On-net Night @ 0.20/Min |
17
|
1.59
|
15.41
|
15.41
|
0
|
30
|
| Unlimited P2P SMS Local (FUL-100 SMS/Day or 2000 SMS per month)** |
20
|
1.87
|
18.13
|
18.13
|
0
|
30
|
| Unlimited Local /STD On-Net-1 day |
30
|
2.80
|
27.20
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27.20
|
0
|
1
|
| 2000 Local & 1000 National SMS Free |
31
|
2.89
|
28.11
|
28.11
|
0
|
30
|
| Local On-Net @ Rs.0.20/MIN |
35
|
3.27
|
31.73
|
31.73
|
0
|
30
|
| Top-up Validity vouchers | 44 | 4.11 | 39.89 | 39.89 | 0 | 7 |
| Local & STD On-Net @ Rs.0.20/Min |
47
|
4.39
|
42.61
|
42.61
|
0
|
30
|
| 125 min free local video call |
57
|
5.32
|
51.68
|
51.68
|
0
|
30
|
| Local Any Network @ Rs.0.30/Min |
61
|
5.70
|
55.30
|
55.30
|
0
|
30
|
| Local On-net @ Rs.0.10/Min |
65
|
6.07
|
58.93
|
58.93
|
0
|
30
|
| Top-up Validity vouchers | 75 | 7.00 | 68.00 | 68.00 | 0 | 15 |
| Top-up Validity vouchers | 125 | 11.67 | 113.33 | 113.33 | 0 | 30 |
| Unlimited Local /STD On-Net-7 days |
150
|
14.01
|
135.99
|
135.99
|
0
|
7
|
| Unlimited Local /STD On-Net-30 days |
500
|
46.69
|
453.31
|
453.31
|
0
|
30
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*Night -11.00 PM to 07.00 AM
i) All existing top-up and flexi top-up vouchers of 2G services will also be allowed in 3G services. However, RCVs and STVs applicable to 2G prepaid services will not be applicable to 3G tariff plans.
ii) The SVVs mentioned above will not be applicable to 2G prepaid services.
| 1.3 | 3G Special Tariff Voucher (STV) applicable to 2G prepaid customers : | |
| Sl. No | Particulars | Tariff |
| 1 | MRP of 3G STV in Rs. | 21 |
| 2 | Service Tax @10.3% in Rs. | 1.96 |
| 3 | STV price in Rs. | 19.04 |
| 4 | Usage value in Rs. | Nil |
| 5 | Tariff Validity in days | 30 |
| 6 | Feature of STV | All 3G facilities will be available |
| 7 | Video call & Data services | As per 3G Prepaid General 120 Plan |
| 8 | Value Added Services | As per content providers tariff |
| 9 | Voice, SMS and all other services | As per existing 2G prepaid plans |
Register for 3G mobile service
3. After your USIM is activated, restart your cell phone. It will request your permission to download some configurations for the 3G Services. If this does not happen, then, for requesting 3G service on your number, you will have to SMS ‘Mobile Brand & Model” to 58355. Example – NOKIA E63 (to be sent to 58355).
4.Wait for a few seconds, and you will see that a message has come from BSNL in your inbox with the title Configuration.
5. When you open the message, a dialog box will ask you for the configuration settings’ PIN code.
6. For every cell phone, there is a different PIN number, you need to guess it.. I tried combinations of various number but none worked.. Earlier you know, when i had to activate my bluetooth headset, the PIN code used was ‘0000′ but this time , it was not working.. Fortunately, in the night, something happened to my mind and I tried the PIN code as ‘1111′………………….
Surprise !!!! It works!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Save these configurations.
8. Enjoy your SUPER FAST 3G experience…….






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